Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2020 Ford F-250 SD
NHTSA data on file today
The 2020 Ford F-250 SD has 15 NHTSA recall campaigns and 14 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #26V158000 High Pressure Fuel Pump May Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V686000 Rearview Camera Image May Not Display Properly NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V626000 Loss of Steering Control from Steering Column Detachment NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V442000 Rearview Camera Image May Not Display NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V957000 High Pressure Fuel Pump May Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V420000 Head Restraint Instructions Missing/FMVSS 202 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V644000 Cloudy Camera Lens May Reduce Rear Visibility NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V250000 Windshield Wipers May Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V256000 Unintentional Rollaway Due to Transmission Washer NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V087000 Damaged Driveshaft May Fracture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V155000 Tire Failure may Cause Sudden Air Loss NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V090000 Inadequate Windshield Bonding/FMVSS 212 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20E090000 Steering May Lock Up NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V575000 Distorted or Inoperative Rearview Camera/FMVSS 111 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V365000 Torque Converter Damper Plate May Fracture NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 6 complaints
- Fuel System, Diesel 4 complaints
- Engine 3 complaints
- Steering 3 complaints
- Forward Collision Avoidance 1 complaint
- Fuel/Propulsion System 1 complaint
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,800–$9,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2020 Ford F-250 SD is affected by multiple recalls, particularly concerning the diesel fuel system and back-over prevention. High repair costs related to these recalls suggest a below-average reliability. Buyer vigilance is necessary for fuel system and transmission issues.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel pump | 40,000–80,000 miles | $1,200–$2,000 | common |
| Transmission | 50,000–100,000 miles | $1,000–$2,500 | occasional |
| Steering column | 60,000–90,000 miles | $800–$1,300 | occasional |
| Windshield wipers | 30,000–60,000 miles | $150–$300 | rare |
| Camera system | 40,000–70,000 miles | $200–$600 | rare |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake pad replacements
- Tire rotations and balance
- Transmission fluid check
- Coolant level check
- Battery inspection
- Cabin air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Increased steering play
- Rough gear shifts
- Cloudy camera display
- Fuel pressure warning
- Windshield wiper failure
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2020 Ford F-250 SD at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.